Chapter 2      Installation
Preparing for Installation
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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C).
Note If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the 
temperature around it might be greater than normal room 
temperature.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, 
and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Verifying Package Contents
Note Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each 
item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco 
representative or reseller for support. Return all packing materials to the 
shipping container and save them.
Your Catalyst 2950 switch is shipped with these items:
• This Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
• Where to Find the Catalyst 2950 Documentation flyer
• Cisco Documentation CD-ROM
• AC power cord
• Mounting kit containing these items:
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Four rubber feet for mounting the switch on a table, shelf, or desk
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Two 19-inch or 24-inch rack-mounting brackets
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Six number-8 Phillips flat-head screws for attaching the brackets to the 
switch
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Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws for attaching the brackets to 
the switch
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Four number-12 Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a 
rack
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One cable guide and one black Phillips machine screw for attaching the 
cable guide to one of the mounting brackets